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Readers of this blog know that the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) declared that telemarketing calls utilizing artificial intelligence (“AI”) are subject to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (“TCPA”)...more
A Los Angeles County trial court granted a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings disposing of a CIPA (California Invasion of Privacy Act) complaint against a website operator before formal discovery or other expensive...more
Do you advertise your company’s environmental commitment or the eco-friendliness of your products? If so, you now have less than a year to prepare for the upcoming changes to the legal framework for advertising with...more
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) maintains a list of equipment and services (Covered List) that have been determined to "pose an unacceptable risk to the...more
For any foreign (i.e. non-U.S.) companies out there that think you can blast American consumers with SMS messages or phone calls and escape liability, you better listen up....more
An amendment to General Business Law (S. 8420) applies to any person or entity that produces or creates advertising content. If such advertisements feature a “synthetic performer” — defined as a digitally created asset using...more
From trademark prosecution reforms and copyright litigation milestones to tightening advertising substantiation standards, evolving trade secret risks, and the ongoing battle over product design “dupes,” 2026 presents a mix...more
Hi TCPAWorld! Defendant just scored a huge victory with a Court affirming a denial of class certification in their lawsuit. In Brian J. Lyngas, D.D.S., P.L.L.C., v. IQVIA, INC., 2025 WL 3565507 (E.D. PA Dec 12, 2025),...more
Bah, humbug! Certain advertisers received a lump of coal in their stockings from FTC staff. Right before the holidays, the Commission issued warning letters to 10 companies alerting them of potential violations of the...more
On January 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”) announced a settlement with satellite and earth-station operator Marlink for violating national security and law enforcement commitments made to the U.S....more
After banning all new foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components in a December 2025 Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently updated its Covered List following a...more
Super Bowl LX (60) will be played on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. The NFL carefully protects its copyrights and trademarks. If your radio or television station plans to conduct promotions or contests...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has further extended the effective date of the Revoke All consent rule from April 11, 2026 to January 31, 2027. ...more
Discussing the impact of the TCPA on the lead gen world. Usually that impact really falls on the brands– the lead buyers– because they end up stuck with the consequences of whatever screw ups the lead seller makes....more
The Wolf is always stalking just outside the door for lead generators. Anthony Paronich has made a (very lucrative) career out of suing lead buyers in TCPA class actions. And occasionally, he will sue the lead generator...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is off to a busy start for the new year, with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr releasing a tentative agenda on January 8 for the Commission’s January Open Meeting, which is scheduled to...more
On January 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in five cases: Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I, No. 24-856: This case involves the Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”), 28 U.S.C. § 1350, and the Torture...more
On April 11, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a waiver of part of 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(a)(10) – specifically, the portion of the rule “requiring callers to treat a request to revoke consent made by a...more
On January 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a landmark settlement with the Marlink, a satellite and ground station operator, marking the first-ever enforcement of a Team Telecom national security...more
Over the last few years, businesses, nonprofits, and other website operators have seen thousands of lawsuits and arbitrations filed under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) alleging that the use of ubiquitous...more
The state of New York was one of the states at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in 2025. Among its notable 2025 activities, the New York state legislature enacted an omnibus budget law implementing...more
In early December 2025, the Southern District of New York issued a decision in Level 12 Productions, LLC v. Mediaite, LLC. The holding highlights a growing risk for publishers and businesses that use embedded social media...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) kicked off the new year with back-to-back actions on “robocalls,” illustrating that this likely will continue to be an area of focus for the agency in 2026....more
As the new year has begun, ESMA just published the Finfluencer factsheet with tips for responsible promotion. These are generally: be honest and clear; don’t fake or mislead; don’t advise; disclose any payments; be...more
Now, those long time TCPAWorld dwellers should already be familiar with the Czar’s Troutman Nine—the TCPA guide to securing prior express written consent (“PEWC”) under the CFR....more